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Lacock and Castle Combe with Cream Tea - Half Day Private Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Lacock and Castle Combe are two of the most famous villages near Bath. Steeped in history, both villages have changed little over the centuries making them charming places to visit and today they are popular locations for filming period films and TV series e.g. Downtown Abbey, Harry Potter, and Warhorse. Your guide will take you on a private walking tour of both villages and will point out interesting village features as well as some of the locations used in the movies. Before returning to Bath you will stop to taste the famous English Cream Tea - scones with cream and jam and a pot of a tea. This traditional snack is a must for all visitors to England!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore two famous villages near Bath with a private guide
- The charming villages of Lacock and Castle Combe have changed little over the centuries
- Today these villages are popular filming destinations for movies and TV series
- Castle Combe has been described as one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds
- At the end of the tour you will be treated to the famous English Cream Tea
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
- You will be collected at 1:30pm from your preferred pick-up point in Bath e.g. your hotel and will be driven to the village of Lacock, approximately 45 minutes from Bath. Owned by the National Trust, almost all of the buildings in this village are protected and appear as they would have done almost 200 years ago. - Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the village where you can see traditional village features such as a tithe barn, a blind-house as well as a house dating back to the early 1200s. Your guide will explain about the village's history and show you some of the locations used for the films. - After exploring Lacock you will be driven to the tiny village of Castle Combe. Once voted England's prettiest village, Castle Combe is a great example of a traditional Cotswold village and has featured in the films of Warhorse, Stardust and Dr. Doolittle. - During your walking tour of Castle Combe you will learn about the Cotswolds and see some of the filming locations. - At the end of the tour there will be a stop to enjoy a culinary experience which all visitors to England should try - the traditional English Cream Tea! (Scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea). - You will return to Bath around 6:30 pm.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Lacock
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Continued
Castle Combe
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Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private tour with local guide Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle Hotel pick up and drop off
Not Included
We do not go inside Lacock Abbey on this tour (a country-home which is now a museum). If you would like to visit this - please notify Bath Insider Tours in advance. Admission fees will apply on the day.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes for walking and clothing suitable for being outdoors is recommended
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up & drop off from your hotel in Bath or a central location in Bath e.g. the railway station.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-04-22
5.00 / 5
This tour was a treat and so special. Our tour guide Daniel was great with insights and lots of patience with my kids. Lalock and Castle Combe were the epitome of bucolic England. The cream tea was an absolute must.
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